Who should replace Satoshi Tanaka?
CDM/CMFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSatoshi Tanaka's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Satoshi Tanaka, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Jocelyn Janneh, Ibrahim Fofana, Allan Ackra. Jocelyn Janneh (Bastia) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Allan Ackra at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Al-Ettifaq | 21 | €4.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 9 | David Krusesimilar↗ | Valenciennes | 24 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Satoshi Tanaka
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Satoshi Tanaka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jocelyn Janneh (Bastia) does the closest job to Satoshi Tanaka, at 94/100 on profile. Ibrahim Fofana and Allan Ackra follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Satoshi Tanaka?
Yes — Allan Ackra (Clermont Foot) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Satoshi Tanaka?
Doppel learns Satoshi Tanaka's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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